tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post7088121046347750322..comments2015-07-22T16:01:45.713-04:00Comments on Biking in Heels: So Simple, so effectiveCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-66651144464418215922011-08-13T18:46:05.019-04:002011-08-13T18:46:05.019-04:00I shall remember this post and find a way to incor...I shall remember this post and find a way to incorporate it into any lectures I&#39;m able to give to teach motorists how to motor nice on the road with cyclists.Steve Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-58005292340240088542011-08-11T11:57:37.099-04:002011-08-11T11:57:37.099-04:00Like Somervillain, I open my door a little first, ...Like Somervillain, I open my door a little first, and then all the way. Additionally, I also wait ~1 minute after turning off the car before opening my door. The extra time allows me to see if anyone is approaching, and to let cyclists get by quickly. <br /><br />I also try not to parallel park. Which is easier to do in the suburbs than in the city.rosereadhttp://roseread.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-73302655881149119722011-08-10T22:20:17.794-04:002011-08-10T22:20:17.794-04:00I do like somervillian. Started mostly bc of not w...I do like somervillian. Started mostly bc of not wanting to door a car but it&#39;s a good habit and works for bikes too.<br /><br />MamaveeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-30810754207586911642011-08-10T18:50:24.386-04:002011-08-10T18:50:24.386-04:00I was regretting postponing my &quot;throw up&quot...I was regretting postponing my &quot;throw up&quot; bike advocacy until I read your footing observation. You see, I was excited to get to ride in a door zone today. It seems we have some odd, psychic alignment on occasion.Steve Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-90822324099138301572011-08-10T14:27:50.362-04:002011-08-10T14:27:50.362-04:00One habit I&#39;ve gotten accustomed to as a drive...One habit I&#39;ve gotten accustomed to as a driver is to open my door just a little (like 4&quot;) after looking back, but not enough to strike a passing cyclist. I then turn give a second lookout before opening the door the rest of the way. By doing this, I not only get a better view when I look back the second time, but it also gives a potential &quot;Heads up! Door opening!&quot; warning to any cyclist who might see the door opening, in case I missed him the first time looking back.somervillainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.com